Southwestern Automated Clearing House Association

“Organizations with members the members of epayresources approve significant decisions of the governing body.”

“Documentation of meetings held verbal reports of committee actions such as the audit committee or compensation committee are made to the board at its regular meetings. These reports are then documented in the minutes of the board meeting. The executive committee has the authority to act between board meetings and, if actions are taken between meetings, those actions are reflected in minutes of the executive committee.”

“Form 990 review the board of directors does not review the 990 prior to being filed. The information for form 990 is reviewed in detail by the president and the person responsible for the financial records after submission by an independent tax preparer. The completed 990 is also reviewed by the same two parties after filing.”

“Monitoring conflicts of interest the governing body member annual questionnaire will be completed on an annual basis to identify any potential conflicts of interest.”

“Determination of compensation a comparative analysis of the chief executive officer is performed annually using information from the salary surveys of the american society of association executives (asae). Along with peer 990 data, previous adjustments and cola activity, as well as other relevant data sources. A matrix is prepared that analyzes the salary of comparable ceos relating to staff size, annual operating budgets, industry served and geographic location. The matrix contains the average, median, lower quartile and top quartile of total ceo compensation. The board of directors reviews this matrix and approves the ceo total compensation package. A comparative analysis of the organization's officers was performed in 2023 using information from the salary surveys of the american society of association executives (asae). Along with peer 990 data, previous adjustments and cola activity, as well as other relevant data sources. A matrix was prepared that analyzes the salary of comparable positions. The matrix contains the average, median, lower quartile and top quartile of total officer compensation. The board of directors reviewed this matrix and approves the officers' total compensation package.”

“Availability of documents all documents are made available for inspection in our offices upon request.”

“Change in investment in epayadvisors, inc. -91,045.”

“Committee's oversight and selection process the organization has a committee that assumes responsibility of the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. There was no change to the process during the year.”